One step closer to EAA "Super Match"

Intercooler · January 14 2015 03:28:33 AM MST

The frame is Hard Chromed now, heart hammer fitted and ambi safety in place. It was a workhorse before giving it a freshen and has a bunch of work slated catching up the 6" data when it's all together. I would have to say it was my best 10mm shooter before and with the better hammer and looks will be my favorite for the 10mm. It's hard to beat the Hunter 10mm and making it like an Xtreme is icing on the cake!

I thought the Hard Chrome would have cost more. Not bad for such a durable finish.

Gen4G20 · January 14 2015 09:11:57 AM MST

Looks great.

Intercooler · January 14 2015 09:16:23 AM MST

I can't wait to get the panels, slide and new mags in place. Hopefully function is fine and I can work it hard ${$default_cool_smiley}$

sstewart · January 14 2015 10:20:22 AM MST

Cool. Did that start out as your hunter frame or is that your limited frame?

Intercooler · January 14 2015 11:49:41 AM MST

Hunter frame. It's the same frame and I more or less made it into a total Limited version with everything I did/added. I'm hoping I took enough meat off the Heart hammer so it clears without smacking the frame like most do.

Intercooler · January 14 2015 03:57:13 PM MST

I think it looks darn close to the desired reproduction:

I didn't notice it before, but the Xtreme Gold Match isn't ambi. Mine will be and no lightening cuts in the slide ${$default_grin_smiley}$

Dave84 · January 14 2015 04:02:53 PM MST

Frames looking quite impressive. Cant wait to see the end result.

Intercooler · January 14 2015 04:19:06 PM MST

These guys have a good reputation. They do all kinds of coatings... coatings I have never even heard of ${$default_shocked_smiley}$

I see they are doing Stippling as well. Down the road I might have my Taurus 992 redone and use them again.

http://www.apwcogan.com/plating-and-refinishing/finishes-metal-finishes.html

Rich10 · January 15 2015 08:31:24 AM MST

That is really coming around nicely. ${$default_cool_smiley}$

Intercooler · January 15 2015 09:22:05 AM MST

I should have that Match type trigger pull. Hopefully when I measure it I get about 2.5lbs. The base pads as pictured list for $85 each promoting me to go another route. That will be about the only notable difference.

sstewart · January 16 2015 03:46:53 PM MST

The Henning ones might be an option for you. He's made some changes on the finishes. I think silver is now available.

Intercooler · January 16 2015 03:55:06 PM MST

I might have to look into that. On Ben Stoeger's site, he has a couple worth trying if the Stainless ones I have look off.

http://www.benstoegerproshop.com/category-s/1843.htm

Intercooler · January 24 2015 12:03:52 PM MST

I picked it up today and went right to work putting it together. I love it!!!! ${$default_grin_smiley}$

fernpatch · January 24 2015 12:51:37 PM MST

looks awesome. I hope it shoots as good as it looks ${$default_smiley_smiley}$

Intercooler · January 24 2015 01:13:53 PM MST

I just pulled them all out to measure trigger pulls. This one has the least amount of take-up!

Limited 10mm 2lbs (I personally don't like anything less)
Super Match 2.5lbs
Limited 9mm 2.5lbs
Limited Pro 3.5lbs

I'm going to wring it out in the morning ${$default_wink_smiley}$